- Dr. Desree Moraa Obwogi, an apprentice, was found dead in the attic of his house
- His friends attributed the death to intense work pressure and personal problems, which included 12-hour shifts that sometimes stretched to 36 hours.
- A source from the county told TUKO.co.ke that although health is a devolved function, health workers are paid by the national government.
County of Kiambu – The health care community mourns the tragic death of Dr. Desree Moraa Obwogi, who died as a student doctor.
That student of Egerton University He was a health worker at Gatundu Level 5 Hospital before he was found dead in the attic of his house.
What killed Dr. Moraa?
A Facebook message from a colleague, C'llin Harry, cited high work pressure and personal problems as contributing to Moraa's death.
It is said that Moraa faced great stress due to the demanding demands of his profession.
This included 12-hour day and night shifts that sometimes extended to 36 hours.
“He had not eaten in the last 12 hours before his death,” Harry wrote, expressing the physical burden of his duties.
Focus on mental health among health workers
In addition, the financial pressure weighed heavily on him as he had not paid the rent for the month, causing him to be harassed by his landlord.
Harry emphasized that Moraa did not drink or smoke, suggesting that he dealt with his problems internally, without seeking relief from drugs.
He further emphasized the importance of mental health care, especially for medical staff, whose schedules and emotional burdens are often overlooked.
“Let us pray for all the medical workers in the country because what we are going through cannot be explained in words,” he continued.
Who pays the medical staff in Kenya?
The tragedy has raised concerns within the healthcare community, raising questions about the working conditions of hospital staff across the country.
Calls for reform, including better support systems, humane work hours, and access to mental health services, have grown in the wake of the death.
While the investigation continues, the medical community remains reeling from the tragic loss of a physician sand who promises.
They have also demanded responsibility and action to ensure that no other student faces a similar fate.
Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, a source from the county government clarified that although health is a devolved function, medical workers are paid by the national government.
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